TERRA 239: The Last Run – Part 3

Produced by Owen Bissell

Synopsis

Part Three of “THE LAST RUN” chronicles the spawn, the critical final chapter in the salmon life cycle. In 2002, under pressure from a serious drought, upstream farmers were authorized by the President of the United States to divert water away from the Klamath River. As a result, river temperatures abruptly warmed and an estimated 34,000 adult salmon were killed before getting a chance to spawn. What does the future hold for this keystone species?

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About the Producer

“Owen recently shot and produced the Animal Planet television show “”Bear Whisperer””. Owen has also shot and directed several award-winning documentaries aired on PBS and Discovery Channel, among others. He earned an M.F.A. in Science Filmmaking from Montana State University. In 2010, Owen started the company Fast and Light Productions with his DP colleague Wynn Padula.”